New artwork uploaded.&nbspFishing is a soft focus representation of a lazy evening spent on the lake. The warm colors contrast with the knowledge that the water is cold as the birds dive for their dinner. This piece is calming and contemplative....

New artwork uploaded.&nbspAs light and refreshing as the Caribbean, this painting speaks of carefree, sunlit, tropical afternoons spent sipping on a Mojito. Gazing on it brings a sense of lightheartedness, as experienced in the painting of it....

New artwork uploaded.&nbspA visit to South Africa in winter reveals rich reds, oranges, and browns. Nature at rest still looks vibrant and warm. This vision is captured in a dry riverbed edged with dried grasses and low sloping sandy hillsides. Matted, framed, and ready to hang....

New artwork uploaded.&nbspSummertime is when we get sand between our toes and water in our hair. I have wonderful memories of Lake Erie in the summer. This piece captures the feeling of my best memories of childhood....

I am a Cumberland, MD transplant, having retired to the area after a 40 year career in business and social ministry in the Washington, DC area. I began studying art in my retirement, and have committed my time to growing my skills, my vision, and my artwork.
I began in watercolor, painting landscapes and seascapes based on my travels. My friendships in the art community in Allegany and Garrett Counties caused me to explore colored pencil and pastels. I enjoy capturing animal figures with pencil, and nature with pastels.
My new found love and focus is practicing the Zentangle Method. This meditative, fun, easy, and inspiring method has enhanced and expanded my art repertoire to include non-representational, whimsical artwork. I am a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) and am available to teach groups or individuals how to practice this art form.
I have won awards for my watercolor landscapes, colored pencil figures, and for photography based on my artistic interpretation using synthetic cloth to present my photos on.
I am fearless in experimentation, and am told that my work is inspiring and unique. I study art every day in the hope of growing to my greatest potential.